Adults

Blue Knot Foundation offers Workshops for Supporters (partners, friends, family and loved ones) of adults who have experienced any form of childhood trauma and/or abuse, offering knowledge and tools to provide support, as well as self-care.
Upcoming workshops (via Zoom): Saturdays, 26 October or 23 November, 10am-4pm

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Strengthening for over 60s Program’s Healthy Ageing Seminar will feature speakers on medication and exercise, optimal strength and balance for good function, and nutrition to support healthy ageing.
Thursday, 14 November, 2pm-3.30pm
St George Hospital Research & Education Centre, 4-10 South St, Kogarah
RSVP: SESLHD-Strength@health.nsw.gov.au

Moving Forward’s Domestic & Family Violence Group is a 6-week, therapeutic and educational program for women currently living with or who have experienced domestic and family violence. The group is facilitated by experienced counsellors and case workers. Child minding available for the morning group.
Wednesdays, 23 October to 27 November
Morning group: 10am-12pm, Kogarah
Evening group: 6pm-8pm, Hurstville
Bookings: online or admin@movingforward.org.au

The University of New South Wales is looking for participants 60+ for a healthy ageing study, to help validate a new tool to assess the ability to complete daily tasks, such as shopping and finances. Participants will receive $50 for their time.
More information and sign up details

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)’s South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College upcoming courses for people 16 and over living in the SESLHD catchment area, and others who are eligible – various venues and locations:

• Exploring Eating Distress & Recovery: Tuesday, 22 October, 10am-2pm, Kogarah
• Trauma & Your Body: Thursday, 24 October, 10am-3.30pm, Kogarah
• Exploring Anxiety: Friday, 25 October, 10am-1pm, Jannali

South Eastern Sydney Recovery & Wellbeing College, U2/15 Kensington St, Kogarah
More information and enrolment details: website, 9113 2981 or SESLHD-recoverycollege@health.nsw.gov.au

Engadine Community Services’ Navigating Aged Care: Healthy Ageing Seminar is targeted at seniors 65+ and / or their family members who are looking at options for aged care. It will cover what services are available to help seniors stay independent in their own home, and provide information about guidance and support services available locally to assist families with aged care.
Wednesday, 20 November, 10am-11.30am
Engadine Community Services, 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine
Registration: 9520 7022

Women’s Resilience Centre delivers trauma-sensitive and holistic programs for women who have experienced domestic violence, grief, or deep loss. Term 4 online programs:

• Caring Conversations: Tuesdays, 22 October to 26 November, 6.30pm-8.30pm
• Employment Readiness: Mondays, 28 October to 9 December, 12pm-1.30pm
• Building Resilience After Divorce, Separation or Loss: Thursdays, 7 November to 12 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Registration. Contact.

WayAhead’s Webinar: Let’s Talk about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) will showcase guest speaker Dr Melissa Norberg. Individuals with lived experience will share their insights, and WayAhead will offer information about their OCD support groups.
Tuesday, 22 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, online
Register. More information: 1300 794 992 or supportgroups@wayahead.org.au

Sutherland Shire Council’s Seniors Healthy Mind Day will feature classes on strengthening for over 60s, and mindfulness and stretching; live music; bbq; and service providers offering social and mindful supports in the community.
Thursday, 31 October, 10am-2pm
Gunnamatta Pavilion, Gunnamatta Park, Nicholson Pde, Cronulla
Register. Contact: 9710 0892

The St George Branch of the Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) hosts free monthly meetings which are an opportunity for retirees aged 50 and over to catch-up, socialise, and hear about matters affecting independence in retirement. The October meeting’s guest speaker is Tony Finneran, Stroke Foundation Volunteer, to talk about ‘stroke safe’. Bookings are not requirerd.
Friday, 18 October, 10am–12pm
Mortdale RSL, Macquarie Place, Mortdale (onsite parking and lift to first floor)
Enquiries: Pat Hinson, 9554 4113 or airstgeorge@yahoo.com.au